Other arrangements of Maxwell's Silver Hammer
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(D)Joan was quiz zi cal, (B7)stud ied pat a phys i cal (Em)sci ence in the home.
(A7)Late nights all a lone with a test tube, (D)oh, oh, oh, oh.
(D)Max well Ed i son, (B7)ma jor ing in med i cine, (Em)calls her on the phone:
The (A7)“Can I take you out to the pic tures, (D)Joan?”
But (E7)as she’s get ting read y to go, a (A7)knock comes on the door.
(D)Bang!
Bang!
Max well’s sil ver ham mer came (E7)down up on her head.
(A7)Clang!
Clang!
Max well’s sil ver ham mer made (Em)sure that (A7)she was dead.
(D)Back in school a gain, (B7)Max well plays the fool a gain.
(Em)Teach er gets an noyed,
(A7)wish ing to a void an un pleas ant (D)scene.
oh, oh, oh.
(D)She tells Max to stay (B7)when the class has gone a way.
(Em)So he waits be hind,
The (A7)writ ing fif ty times “I must not be (D)so.”
But (E7)when she turns her back on the boy, he (A7)creeps up from be hind.
(D)Bang!
Bang!
Max well’s sil ver ham mer came (E7)down up on her head.
(A7)Clang!
Clang!
Max well’s sil ver ham mer made (Em)sure that (A7)she was dead.
(Em7)sure that she was dead.
Sil (F#7)ver (Bm)ham (D7)mer.
Maxwell's Silver Hammer — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" by The Beatles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 136 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Maxwell's Silver Hammer”
- What key is "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" by The Beatles played in?
- Maxwell's Silver Hammer is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Maxwell's Silver Hammer"?
- The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Maxwell's Silver Hammer"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Maxwell's Silver Hammer"?
- "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Maxwell's Silver Hammer"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, B7, Bm, D, D7, E, E7, +4 more.
- What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
- Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" by The Beatles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.